Single run kitchen: The simple layout
Dec 2025What makes a single run kitchen special
The advantages of a single run solution
The disadvantages of a single run kitchen
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As its name aptly suggests, the single run kitchen consists of a single run of kitchen cabinets.
The solution is almost always fitted along one wall, but it can be extended to include features such as a "peninsula" bar protruding from the wall or a serving hatch.
The cabinets and kitchen appliances are all installed along the run, making them easy to access without corners or alcoves – but this does mean walking to and fro between the various zones.
In general, the single run kitchen is considered an economical and space-saving design, but it can of course be upgraded and expanded according to the user's changing requirements. It's also the classic choice for one-bedroom apartments or studios and small households.
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A single run kitchen consists of a single run of kitchen cabinets.
Simple design, adequate storage space:
Advantages of a single run kitchen
Takes up little space, fits into almostany home
Budget-friendly layout
Easy access to every cabinet and kitchen appliance
Serves as a good basisthat can be expanded later on, e.g. by adding an island
Disadvantages of a single run kitchen
There's limited space and scope for planning
Design makes socialising trickierbecause the kitchen user faces the wall as they cook, with their back to guests
Inefficientwhen it comes to moving around the kitchen,with users needing to walk back and forth
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All the pros and cons at a glance:
Takes up little space, but alsoleaves limited scope for design
Tends to be a budget-friendly layout
Easy access to all storage items, but lots of to-ing and fro-ing
Design makes socialising trickier
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